Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy team of Volunteer Development Managers. The postholder will be leading our volunteer development work throughout the Southwest.

The Volunteer Development Team are tasked with implementing volunteering good practice through supporting those who manage volunteers in SSAFA, to attract, recruit, induct, support, and celebrate volunteers. This is achieved by working closely with volunteer managers and multiple departments across SSAFA to ensure the volunteer experience is a positive one throughout their volunteer journey.

There will be a requirement to travel within the UK. 

About the team 

The Volunteer Development Team are a relatively new team for SSAFA, developed as part of SSAFA@140 – one of our strategic change programmes. The team of six VDM’s, support dedicated regions across the UK and overseas, and work in partnership with volunteers, operational colleagues  and other key stakeholders to create a sustainable volunteer network that meets the needs of SSAFA beneficiaries. 

About you 

Previous experience of working with, and engaging, volunteers across a geographical area is essential for you to hit the ground running and build effective working relationships with the rest of the VDM Team and branches in the area covered. 

You will have an excellent understanding of volunteering good practice within recruitment, induction, management and celebration of volunteers and volunteering to enable you to support local areas to recruit effectively and retain their volunteers. 

You will need to demonstrate your ability to manage volunteer data, have excellent IT skills and have drive and passion for the cause of the Charity. 

If you have a passion for volunteering, share similar values to SSAFA’s and have a true commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please follow the instructions at the end of this advert to start the next step in your career.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us. 

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role 

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 31st August 2023. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: 11th, 12th and 13th September 2023.